Marlon Vera Looking To Stay Active After UFC 227 Knockout Win

Coming off of two straight losses, UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera was in need of a win not only to get himself back on track, but to potentially remain in the company.

Matched up with Wuliji Buren at UFC 227 on Aug. 4, Vera was able to get that much needed victory when he ended up finishing his opponent via second-round knockout.

“I felt great,” Vera told MMAWeekly.com. “That fight was a huge opportunity. To fight in LA in that area was a great opportunity and it was the right moment to take.”

According to Vera, his performance came after having to make alterations to his routine going into the fight. Nonetheless he was able to come out with the win.

“In the first round I felt really cold,” said Vera. “It was weird to me to go to the arena and wrap my hands and a little bit after walk to the cage. I’m a little bit more used to getting loose, getting some music on and relax a little bit. It is what it is. You have to make adjustments.”